Articles by Ruth Hamilton, Homes Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in air (vacuum cleaners, robovacs, fans and air purifiers), and hair (hair dryers, straighteners and stylers). She has been in consumer journalism since 2020, reviewing and writing about everything from outdoor kit to mattresses and wellness gadgets, with stints on Tom's Guide and T3 before joining TechRadar. Before that, she worked on various design titles, in print and online.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

Three of the best vacuum cleaners for pet hair, on a green background

The best vacuum for pet hair 2025: keep fur and dander under control

By Tom May last updated 13 June 25

Keep your home fur-free with the best vacuum cleaners for pet hair.

We tested the best fans on the market – here are the models that came out on top

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 13 June 25

11 outstanding pedestal, tower and desk fans to keep you cool when the temperatures rise.

The best air purifier 2025: 8 excellent purifiers, tried and tested by experts

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 10 June 25

We've rounded up the most effective air purifiers around, for a range of room sizes and budgets.

Shark WandVac car vacuum on a pink background

The best car vacuum 2025: lightweight vacs to keep your car spotless

By Jim McCauley last updated 9 June 25

Keep your car dust and crumb-free with these powerful, portable car vacuums.

SwitchBot's new robovac has a special hat that turns it into a roving fan, air purifier or security cam

By Ruth Hamilton published 9 June 25

Not content with just cleaning your floors, SwitchBot's latest robovac aims to be a complete, roving home helper.

Hobot S7 Pro window cleaning robot on inside of reviewer's patio door window

This window cleaning robot proved a major effort-saver, but I won't be cancelling Matt the window guy just yet

By Ruth Hamilton published 7 June 25

The Hobot S7 Pro is great for light maintenance cleans, and ideal if your home has a lot of glass.

Shark Detect Pro Cordless vacuum against an aqua and blue background

The best vacuum for hardwood floors 2025: gentle but effective vacuums for hard floors

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 6 June 25

We test dozens of vacuums each year – these are the models that performed best on hardwood floors.

These new robot lawn mowers use self-driving car tech to navigate

By Ruth Hamilton published 5 June 25

Eufy's robot lawn mowers do away with awkward RTK receivers and rely entirely on cameras for navigation.

Shark PowerDetect vacuum, Ninja DoubleStack air fryer and Shark FlexBreeze fan near a big savings graphic

Here are the 6 best deals in the SharkNinja Week sale – picked by someone who has tested most of them

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 June 25

It's the second annual SharkNinja Week, and these are the home appliance and kitchen gadget offers worth paying attention to.

Shark FlexStyle with Don't Miss graphic overlaid

My go-to Airwrap dupe is less than half the price of the real thing in this unmissable deal

By Ruth Hamilton published 3 June 25

Shark has knocked 25% off its already wallet-friendly FlexStyle styler as part of its big sale week.

This new robot vacuum can hold two months' worth of dust without the need for a bulky dock

By Ruth Hamilton published 3 June 25

The 3i G10+ has built-in dust compression, and it looks like the perfect solution for small homes.

Dyson's new hair dryer is a feat of engineering – but there's one annoying design feature you need to know about if you're thinking of buying one

By Ruth Hamilton published 31 May 25

Thinking of buying a Supersonic r? Check your plug outlets first.

The original Dyson bladeless fan just got a long-awaited revamp, and it looks better than ever

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 28 May 25

The Dyson Cool CF1 might have taken 16 years to arrive, but a series of welcome upgrades mean it's a force to be reckoned with.

Roborock Q5 Pro+ robovac on blue background

The best budget robot vacuum cleaner 2025: low-effort cleaning at low prices

By Jim McCauley last updated 27 May 25

Budget-friendly but still brilliant robot vacuums to keep your floors clean without spending a fortune.

Segway Navimow X3 series being demoed on a lawn

What is RTK for robot lawn mowers?

By Ruth Hamilton published 27 May 25

Modern lawnbots rely on real-time kinematic positioning to help them navigate accurately – here's how it works.

Ninja Woodfire Grill and Smoker next to a white sign that says Price Cut.

The Ninja Woodfire delivers smoky BBQ goodness with zero hassle, and it just dropped to its lowest-ever price

By Ruth Hamilton published 26 May 25

The low-effort electric BBQ is your perfect summer companion – we awarded this unique gadget a perfect 5 stars in our review.

Dyson Airstrait hair straightener Memorial Day spotlight

This $100-off Dyson Airstrait Memorial Day deal is my hot ticket to sleek hair with less heat damage

By Ruth Hamilton published 25 May 25

This unique hair styler smooths your locks using air, rather than frying it with hot plates.

Roborock Q7 M5 robot vacuum with Don't Miss graphic

This robot vacuum comes with premium specs, and it just dropped to under $200 for Memorial Day

By Ruth Hamilton published 25 May 25

Looking for a powerful, reliable robovac that won't break the bank? Your search is over.

Alen BreatheSmart 75i in reviewer's home

5 things to look for in an air purifier for hay fever

By Ruth Hamilton published 25 May 25

What makes a good air purifier for seasonal allergies? We asked an expert.

Dyson V8 vacuum with Big Savings graphic overlaid

I review vacuum cleaners for a living, and here are the 3 best Dyson Memorial Day deals

By Ruth Hamilton published 24 May 25

My pick of the Dyson deals worth paying attention to – at a range of price points.

Dreame robovac with Don't Miss graphic overlaid

This 4.5* robot vacuum just crashed to less than half price with $900 off in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 24 May 25

This excellent robot vacuum delivers superb suction and top mopping, and it's a steal right now.

Ring Battery Video Doorbell on purple background with price cut sign

This renter-friendly Ring video doorbell just dropped back to its lowest-ever price for Memorial Day

By Ruth Hamilton published 24 May 25

Here's your chance to grab our favorite Ring doorbell for a far more wallet-friendly price in the Memorial Day sales.

The best hair dryer, the GHD Helios, on a purple background

The best hair dryer 2025: expert tested and approved

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 23 May 25

We've reviewed the best hair dryers and latest blow dryers from Dyson, GHD and Shark to help you care for your hair. Here are our top picks.

The best hair styler 2025: tools to shape, smooth and curl

By Rosie Hilder last updated 23 May 25

Our pick of the best styling tools for a range of hair types and budgets – tried and tested by experts.

Revlon Pro Collection One Step Dryer and Volumiser review: a budget-friendly and very effective brush dryer

By Vicky Woollaston last updated 22 May 25

Great Value

The Revlon Pro 2-in-1 styler gives you a voluminous, salon-style finish for a decent price.

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